Monday Made It

I'll be linking up with Tara at Fourth Grade Frolics. 

It's time for another Monday Made It!

                   

Brownie Points!

A fun incentive that I found online...I forget where...

I used Velcro so the kids can easily see how many more brownies they need to earn (through hard work and good behavior) before earning a reward!

AND

Don't forget to check out my TpT store because I have been hard at work! I have made the CUTEST schedule cards, second grade formative assessments that align with EngageNY math modules, Would You Rather games, and Writer's Notebook/Reader Response Journal reference pages!

Positive Thinking Thursday

Now that I'm teaching second grade, I feel like teaching kindness is even more important than ever. As a fourth grade teacher, sometimes I got the feeling like it was already too late...some kids were already kinda mean spirited at times, and purposefully so. Now, they are just so innocent! I feel like it's up to me to keep that sweetness alive.

Positive Thinking Thursday

I am linking up with Mrs. Laffin's Laughings for 

Positive Thinking Thursday! 

Hey...it happens!

The nice thing about second grade is that we start all over the next day!

Monday Made It

I'll be linking up with Tara at Fourth Grade Frolics. 

It's time for another Monday Made It!

                   

Show What You Know

and

What's For Lunch?

Magnets are awesome for lunch count! I love it. These are working out really well for the second grade students in my class this year.

AND

I've been busy! I am COMPLETELY finished with my second grade EngageNY Math module review packs! There are games to review each module, practice questions for re-teaching, and formative assessments in the form of multiple choice and short response that align with each topic in each module!

Check it out!

Spark Student Motivation Saturday

I'm linking up on this LOVELY Saturday with Joanne over at Head Over Heels For Teaching. You know what that means...Spark Student Motivation Saturday!

AdaptedMind

Has anyone tried Adapted Mind? 

It's a website that teachers can sign their classes up for. Each child has a password, and as they answer reading/math questions, the website differentiates automatically.

I guess it's usually around $200 for a yearly subscription, but right now they are having some special deal...another teacher in my district sent me an email that if we get 5 teachers in the district to sign up, the subscription is FREE!

Five for Friday

I'm linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching this week for Five For Friday! 

I got my latest Stitchfix!

If you didn't know, Stitchfix is when you set up a style profile and a stylist selects 5 great looks for you. They send your Stitchfix in the prettiest box! You receive five items, decide what to keep, pay online, and send the rest back. It's perfect for people like me who need a tiny push to be a bit more adventurous with clothing and accessories! This was my last box:

KEEP!

Softest shirt ever! Fit perfectly! And the white part is this cool meshy material.

Big debate. Ultimately, I decided no. I was crazy about the color, not crazy about the shapes.

Awesome dress! But too short. So, I sent it back.

Looked cute, and I loved the buttons on the sleeves. BUT...it was too big. :(

SO CUTE! But a tiny bit too long for my short self.

Stitchfix

The Global Read Aloud starts in October! If you haven't signed up and found a classroom to partner with, get on it! This year, it's a Peter Reynolds author study, and we're reading a TON of great Peter Reynolds books. Before signing up, I only knew about The Dot and Ish. It's opened my eyes to even more great picture books!

Global Read Aloud

She is just too darn cute. And a tiny bit angry looking.

All of the second grade math goodies I made during curriculum writing went right on TpT, if you're interested! Reviews for each module, lessons, games, topic by topic formative assessments, etc.

Check It Out!

Use my referral link to try Stitchfix for yourself!

It's a lot of fun! I'm not a fashionista, but I love having a box of goodies filled with styles and colors I might not be brave enough to try on my own!

StitchFix.com

Positive Thinking Thursday

I am linking up with Mrs. Laffin's Laughings for 

Positive Thinking Thursday! 

Roald Dahl...his books are some of my favorites, and some of my students' favorites!

Since it's the beginning of the year and I adore using Dahl's short novels to jumpstart my read aloud block, it seemed fitting to give Dahl a little spotlight!

Positive Thinking Thursday

I am linking up with Mrs. Laffin's Laughings for 

Positive Thinking Thursday! 

Sometimes it's okay to stray from the plan. 

That includes the LESSON plan!

Not always, because that might not be too great for your curriculum mapping. 

But I think a teachable moment is okay every once in a while. 

A tangent that enhances the learning experience for everyone can be beneficial. 

Every. Once. In. A. While.

By the way, today is my first day of school! My first day teaching second grade!!!

Positive Thinking Thursday

I am linking up with Mrs. Laffin's Laughings for 

Positive Thinking Thursday! 

Well, when I'm procrastinating, I'm usually avoiding the ELA skills strand modules for second grade because they scare me. BUT the stuff I'm doing while procrastinating is setting up my classroom, meandering through pinterest, making cute center activities for math, and perusing TpT. So...I guess I'm  doing what I was meant to do - teach!

Monday Made It

I'll be linking up with Tara at Fourth Grade Frolics. 

It's time for another Monday Made It!

                   

More classroom additions!

Brownie Points!

Whole Brain Teaching Rules!

Show What You Know

and

lunch count

 re-covered pillows

 portable word wall

Mountain Math center

Plus cozy seating!

Word wall!

dull/sharp pencils

What do writers write?

LUCY!!!